The snowmobiling season began about six weeks late this winter, and weather conditions have made it difficult to maintain the state’s 14,000 miles of riding trails.
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After COVID-19 nearly killed him, Mike Perkins drops out of Republican primary
Four contenders are vying for Republican backing in Maine’s 2nd District primary for the right to face Rep. Jared Golden next year.
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Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine
Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as it extends from Oakland north into Norridgewock, Madison, Embden and other towns.
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‘A little, weak Democrat could beat me up’: Congressional candidate Mike Perkins in hospital with COVID-19
Republican hopeful says he’s feeling ‘like I got hit by a tractor-trailer and then the truck backed up and hit me again.’
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Investigation into death of Oakland toddler leads to $700,000 drug seizure
The mother of the child, 21-year-old Ashley Malloy, called 911 Nov. 2 to say her boy was suffering from a medical emergency, authorities said.
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People on brink of homelessness scramble to find housing after Augusta hotels stop working with KVCAP
The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program has paid for hotel rooms for those facing homelessness. But two Augusta hotels will no longer work with the group and more than 40 people must relocate.
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Garden program delivering seedlings to 15 Maine schools
Local schools include those in Oakland, Auburn, Lewiston and Liberty.
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Oakland man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child rape
Jeramy D. Hinton, 49, began assaulting a girl when she was 4 years old.
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Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
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Gardiner Public Library follows growing trend in suspending late fees for books
The move comes as more public libraries across central Maine and the country recognize that imposing late fees is an equity issue.